Finalist Pacific Book Awards 2018! ─ Empowering stories of game-changing women

Dorothy Parker observed, “It’s a man’s world;” the lady entrepreneurs and game-changers profiled in Women Who Launch would beg to differ. Unlike the matrons of the 1950s-the women who lunched-these kick-ass females left their DNA in the annals of time.

A history of women in business and beyond: Julia Ward-Howe showed what’s good for the goose is good for the gander when she created the Girl Scouts of America. Sara Joseph Hale-authoress of Mary had a Little Lamb- convinced Lincoln to launch a national day of thanks while Anna Jarvis persuaded President Wilson to initiate a day in tribute of mothers. Estee Lauder revolutionized the cosmetics industry. The tradition of these Mothers of Invention continued when, compliments of knitter Krista Suh, the heads of millions were adorned with pink, pussy-cat ears in the largest women's march in history. These women who launched prove-in the words of Rosie the Riveter, “We can do it!”

Biographies of women creators, innovators, and leaders: Women Who Launch is filled with inspiring true stories of women activists, artists, entrepreneurs who launched some of the most famous companies, brands, and organizations today and changed the world. It is at once a collection of biographies and a testament of female empowerment.

Readers will find:

• The stories behind renowned companies, brands, and organizations and the diverse women who launched them.
• empowering quotes from strong women and those who refused to be kept down.
• motivation to all women who want to succeed in their careers, launch companies, and change the world.

Find motivation in your career and life with the amazing history of women entrepreneurship, activism, and leadership.

"One of the top business books for women of all time." 
– Her Best Books

"Women Who Launch profiles the women who created the Girl Scouts, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, SPANX, the Women’s March and much more."
– KPBS NPR Radio

"Women Who Launch brings us stories of renowned companies, brands, organizations, and the women that brought them to life. With this book, Marlene hopes to motivate men and women alike to achieve their success through anecdotes and brief history lessons, and the inspiration she has is unmatched."
– One Click Lindsey

"If you want to school yourself on the leaders who have paved the path to success, then this is the beach book for you. The novel is filled with effervescent stories about a diverse group of female artists, entrepreneurs, and activists who not only fought for women’s rights and equality but are the names behind many of our favorite organizations, brands, and companies throughout history. Well researched and engaging, every page gives the motivation to kill it in your career just like these ladies. Standout Quote: “In sharp juxtaposition there were intrepid women who launched rather than lunched-instead of waiting for a glass slipper, they shattered glass ceilings."      
– SWAAY 

"I'm a big fan of Marlene Wagman-Geller's herstory books because she relates the stories of unsung sheroes and great unknowns. Women have been left out of the record books for far too long. Bravo for writing women back into history with Women Who Launch! These soaring stories will inspire you to live your dreams."  
 –  Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome Women  

"We all need a little inspiration in the world of entrepreneurship, and where better to get it than from reading the stories of women game-changers in the world who built hugely successful companies, organizations and brands, despite all the challenges they faced. This is an insightful read into the women who, in their own way, changed the world they lived in, and blazed a trail for so many other aspirant women entrepreneurs and women change-agents to follow." 
– Lionesses of Africa on Women Who Launch